Acaridida
- Pronunciation
- /ah-kar-ih-DID-ah/
- Category
- Taxonomy
- Singular
- Acaridid
- Plural
- Acaridida
Definition
An order of mites comprising about 5,000 species. They are characterized by a variety of adaptations for survival in diverse habitats.
Etymology
From Greek 'akari' meaning 'mite'.
Example
Acaridida include both free-living and parasitic species, with some adapted to live in association with other animals.